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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 229
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 66 Cr
More than 69 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 66 Crore  landmark milestone today. More than 69 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today.
This is as per the 7 pm provisional report. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,59,284
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2nd Dose
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84,12,633
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,25,480
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2nd Dose
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1,33,12,134
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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25,89,65,198
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2nd Dose
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2,97,99,597
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,31,15,304
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2nd Dose
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5,58,15,121
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,79,81,364
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2nd Dose
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4,56,52,532
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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50,87,46,630
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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15,29,92,017
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Total
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66,17,38,647
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 1stSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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433
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2nd Dose
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16,548
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,077
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2nd Dose
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67,729
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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35,94,907
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2nd Dose
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10,39,972
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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8,70,219
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2nd Dose
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6,34,347
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,91,310
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2nd Dose
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3,25,793
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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48,57,946
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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20,84,389
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Total
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69,42,335
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
Commissioning of straightened Bravo Taxiway - Chennai Airport
Capping off its continuous efforts to augment airside capacity, the straightened ‘Bravo’ taxiway  at Chennai Airport will be commissioned and put to use from 14.07. 2022.The operationalization of straightened B -TWY will ensure safe and expeditious movement of aircraft resulting in significant increase of the existing Primary Runway  handling capacity.
Straightening work:
The Bravo Taxiway is the primary taxiway, that runs parallel to the Primary Runway of Chennai Airport, which caters to 90% of the Domestic, International and Cargo movements. Earlier, the B- taxiway had a curve at the Guindy end  which resulted in certain restrictions leading to aircraft holding thereby consuming more time and fuel for departing flights taxing from terminal to primary runway for take-off. The straightened portion of B- TWY will ease the situation and will ensure faster movement of flights by avoiding delays while taxing, precisely during peak hour traffic.
The long pending issue of Minimum Separation Distances i.e., the Alpha Taxiway  located at 123M from the centerline of Primary Runway 07/25 instead of 172.5M is also complied with operationalization of straightened portion of B TWY. Also, the restrictions in place for using A-TWY when RWY 25 in use is laid to rest.
With the commissioning of B-Taxiway and the ongoing Rapid Exit Taxiway 1&2 works progressing briskly towards completion, the peak hour handling capacity of Chennai Airport is expected to increase to 45-50 movements /hr from the existing 36 movements/hr.
The straightening work commenced in 2018 received DGCA approval in April 2022, is set for commissioning after notifying through Aeronautical Information Publication  and completing all other codal procedures.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Empowering Artisans: Shri Narayan Rane Unveils Khadi Mahotsav 2023 amidst Remarkable Growth in Khadi Sector
Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 154th Birth Anniversary Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane flagged off the Khadi Yatra and announced the 'KHADI MAHOTSAV,' scheduled from October 2nd to October 31st, 2023 in Mumbai today. This festival is dedicated to supporting the "Vocal for Local" initiative and the 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In his inaugural address Shri Narayan Rane highlighted the ground-breaking initiatives by KVIC  sector, showcasing significant growth aligning with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat. KVI sales have surged more than four-fold, totaling Rs. 1,34,629.91 crore in FY 2022-23 compared to Rs. 33,135.90 crore in FY 2014-15, marking an increase of 306.29%. KVI production has also increased over three-fold, reaching Rs. 95,956.67 crore in FY 2022-23 compared to Rs. 27,569.37 crore in FY 2014-15, indicating an increase of 248.05%.
Shri Rane informed about the nationwide event 'Khadi Mahotsav' from October 2nd to October 31st. The campaign aims to promote Khadi and Village Industries, handloom, handicrafts, ODOP  products, and various traditional and cottage industries produced locally. The festival showcases a diverse range of Khadi products from various states, including Khadi clothes, silk sarees, dress materials, kurtas, jackets, bedsheets, carpets, chemical-free shampoos, honey, and other household items, as well as exquisite art and handicrafts. On this occasion, the Minister also purchased products and made digital payments to promote the ecosystem, which is part of the Khadi Mahotsav campaign.
Shri Vinit Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of KVIC said that KVIC is launching ‘Khadi Mahotsav’ across the country from October 2nd to 31st, 2023, under the Ministry of MSME in coordination with Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of I&B, Ministry of Education, MEITY and other Ministries.
In this pursuit, the Government has identified several specific awareness activities to be undertaken nationwide for achieving tangible outcomes. Key activities include Quiz Contests and Essay writing competitions hosted for students and the general public on the MyGov.in digital platform, along with selfie contests, E-pledges, Jingle Contests, Creative Film contests, street plays, and video game competitions.
On this occasion school children who participated in various competitions from different schools in Mumbai, as well as officers and employees, were rewarded with cash prizes and certificates for their achievements.
Around 100 institutions featuring a diverse range of Khadi products from various states, including Khadi clothes, silk sarees, dress material, kurtas, jackets, bedsheets, carpets, chemical-free shampoos, honey, and other household items, as well as exquisite art and handicrafts are participating in this exhibition. The festival aims to provide employment opportunities to weavers and workers engaged in the cottage industry.
Goa 27th November 2019
The ongoing 50th edition of IFFI held an Open Forum on the 27th of November, 2019. The topic discussed in today's session was whether independent producers are benefiting because of digital distribution.
The speakers on the panel were renowned filmmakers Shaji N Karun & Rahul Dholakia, famous editor Carol Littleton, Ujwal Nirgudkar, Technical Adviser to IFFI, Wildlife Filmmaker S. Nallamuthu, and independent producer Marina Naumova. The Open Forum was moderated by Siraj Syed, veteran Indian journalist.
Carol Littleton who is also the former President of Motion Pictures, USA said, “I have been working in the area of digital editing and release of films on the digital platform for almost 20 years now. It has been revolutionary. It’s amazing to see small budget films being released digitally. The one big difference in India and America is that America doesn’t have government backing but India has so many platforms to generate revenues. In the west, it is difficult for independent filmmakers but also it’s an opportunity to tell experimental subjects for them.”
Marina Naumova, Distribution Head of Country Focus Russia and Independent Producer said, “it’s amazing that we are talking about distribution on this open forum. It is a very lovely era for all independent producers. Our popular films of Russia are not only bought but also distributed in UK theatrically. I was amazed to see the amount of 1 million dollar spent on the distribution. It’s a huge thing in today’s time. New generation of filmmakers are very happy about this digital era.”
Rahul Dholakia, who helmed Parzania and Raees was of the view that the time is good for the independent filmmakers as it has broken all the boundaries as now there are many platforms. He also added that it is wonderful to be a part of this change.
National Award winner and leading wildfire filmmaker S. Nallamuthu opined that OTT platforms have helped many documentary filmmakers and that he believed India has so much content and stories to tell.
Padmashri Shaji N. Karun said, “Today, I can take my films to any corner of the world but back then technology was also smaller and simpler but now digitisation has taken over. However, digital distribution has become money minting business in a short span of time but I don’t think Netflix would be interested in streaming the kind of films I make.”
Ujwal Nirgudkar, Technical Advisor to National Heritage Mission said, “We are bringing the standards for digital streaming which used be 2K for the theatrical release but now one can be viewed in 4K and 6K. Mobile is a huge market these days, there are around 90 crores in India. Digital has made the distribution easier. It is direct and end to end now. Duration of the films is also reducing. This is going to be a boon.”
Ministry of Home Affairs
No document to be collected during the exercise of updation of NPR; Respondents to provide information true to best of their knowledge and belief
No decision to prepare National Register of Indian Citizens  at National level: Shri Nityanand Rai
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, in written replies to questions regarding preparation and updation of National Population Register , in Lok Sabha today, said that population register is a register containing details of persons usually residing in a village or rural area or town or ward or demarcated area within a ward in a town or urban area.
NPR was first prepared in 2010 and updated in 2015. In pursuance of Sub - rule  of Rule 3 of the Citizenship  Rules, 2003, framed under the Citizenship Act, 1955, Central Government decided to prepare and update the population register during April to September, 2020 throughout the country, except Assam, for collection of information relating to all persons usually residing in village or town.
Replying to the question of compulsory collection of documents while updation of NPR, Shri Rai stated the demographic and other particulars of each family and individual are to be updated/collected. No document is to be collected during the exercise; Aadhaar number is collected voluntarily.
Further, no verification is done to find individuals whose citizenship is doubtful, during the exercise. The respondent has to provide information for NPR updation true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The Government is in discussion with the States having concerns in regard to the preparation of NPR, the Minister added.
On the question regarding preparation of National Register of Citizens, Shri Rai said that till now, the Government has not taken any decision to prepare National Register of Indian Citizens  at the National level.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Gujarat far ahead of other States in construction of houses for urban poor
Gujarat built 25,873 houses accounting for 32% of 82,048 houses built under PMAY so far
Rajasthan built 10,805 houses, Karnataka-10,447, Tamil Nadu-6,940, Maharashtra-5,506
Ahmedabad leads cities with 10,183 houses built, Jaipur-7,434, Bengalur-3,428, Gaya-1,334 Chennai-1,279, Visakhapatnam-1,094, Rai Bareli-802
Gujarat is far ahead of other States in construction of affordable houses for urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana  launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 25, 2015. In Gujarat, 25,873 houses have so far been built for the benefit of urban poor accounting for 32% of the total 82,048 such houses built under PMAY in 30 States and Union Territories.
According to the written information furnished by Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu in reply to a Starred Question in Rajya Sabha today, Gujarat is followed by Rajasthan with 10,805 houses constructed so far , Karnataka-10,447 , Tamil Nadu- 6,940 , Maharashtra-5,506 , Uttar Pradesh-3,822 , Madhya Pradesh-2,666 , Bihar-2,409 , Jammu & Kashmir-1,986  and Andhra Pradesh -1,650 houses accounting for 2% of the total houses so far built.
City-wise, Ahmadabad led others with construction of 10,183 followed by Jaipur-7,434, Surat-5,216, Rajkot-3,817, Bengaluru-3,428, Vadodara-1,665, Gaya-1,334, Tumkur-1,286, Chennai-1,279, Gulbaraga-1,203, Jamnagar-1,111, Dhanbad-1,156, Visakhapatnam-1,094,Alwar-883 and Rai Bareli -802.
Under PMAY, beneficiaries belonging to Economically Weaker Sections. Low Income Groups and Middle Income Groups under the components of In-Situ Slum Redevelopment, Affordable Housing in Partnership, Beneficiary Led Construction and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme.
Central assistance of up to Rs.1.00 lakh is provided for each dwelling unit to be built for the benefit of slum dwellers using land as resource there by slum dwellers getting new pucca houses free of cost. Central assistance of Rs.1.50 lakh per each beneficiary is provided under AHP and BLC components while interest subsidy of 6.50% is extended under CLSS for LIG and interest subsidy of 3% and 4% under recently announced CLSS for Middle Income Groups.
During the last three years, 3.55 lakh affordable houses have been constructed for urban poor including those sanctioned under JNNURM prior to March, 2014.
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Ministry of Finance
CGST Officials unearth input tax credit fraud of around Rs 34 crore involving 7 firms
Based upon specific intelligence, the officers of the Anti Evasion branch of Central Goods and Service Tax  Commissionerate, Delhi  have unearthed a case of availment/utilization and passing on of inadmissible input tax credit  through bogus GST invoices without actual movement of goods of Rs 34 crore .
The 7 firms were created in order to generate bogus GST invoices with an intent to pass on fraudulent ITC without actual movement of goods and without paying actual GST to the Government. These entities have generated goods less GST invoices of value Rs. 220 crore  and passed inadmissible ITC amounting to Rs. 34 crore . Sh. Rishabh Jain was the mastermind behind running this racket of creating bogus firms and generating/selling bogus GST invoices.
The modus operandi involved creating multiple firms with the intent to avail/utilize & passing on of inadmissible credit. The firms involved in this network are M/s Blue Ocean, M/s Highjack Marketing, M/s Kannha Enterprises, M/s S S Traders, M/s Evernest Enterprises, M/s Gyan Overseas & M/s Viharsh Exporters Pvt. Ltd.
Sh. Rishabh Jain tendered his voluntary statement admitting his guilt. He admitted that due to non payment against Overdraft account of Central Bank of India, the business premises were sealed by bankers. Thereafter, he indulged into issuance of bogus GST invoices without actual movement of goods.
Sh. Rishabh Jain has knowingly committed offences under Section 132 of the CGST Act, 2017 which is cognizable and non-bailable offences as per the provisions of Section 132 and are punishable under clause  of the sub section  of Section 132 of the Act ibid. Accordingly, Sh. Rishabh Jain has been arrested under Section 132 of the CGST Act on 13.11.2021 and remanded to judicial custody by the duty Metropolitan Magistrate till 26.11.2021.
Further Investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of August 2021 for Financial Year 2021-22
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of August, 2021 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: -
The Government of India has received Rs. 8,08,672 crore  upto August, 2021 comprising Rs. 6,44,843 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 1,48,650 crore of Non Tax Revenue and Rs. 15,179 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans Rs. 6,808 crore and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts of Rs. 8,371 crore. Rs. 2,12,606 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto August, 2021.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 12,76,681 crore , out of which Rs. 11,04,813 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 1,71,868 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs. 2,78,371 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs. 1,47,398 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY TO COORDINATE SECOND EDITION OF LARGEST COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE – SEA VIGIL 21
The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ will be conducted on 12-13 January 2021. The exercise, inaugural edition of which was conducted in January 2019; will be undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India and will involve all the 13 coastal States and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. The exercise is being coordinated by the Indian Navy. The entire coastal security set up was reorganised after the 26/11 Terror attack at Mumbai which was launched via the sea route.
The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise is unprecedented in terms of the geographical extent, the number of stakeholders involved, the number of units participating and in terms of the objectives to be met. The exercise is a build up towards the major Theatre level exercise TROPEX [Theatre-level Readiness Operational Exercise] which Indian Navy conducts every two years. SEA VIGIL and TROPEX together will cover the entire spectrum of maritime security challenges, including transition from peace to conflict. Assets of the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and other maritime agencies will participate in SEA VIGIL, the conduct of which is also being facilitated by the Ministries of Defence, Home Affairs, Shipping, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fisheries, Customs, State Governments and other agencies of Centre/ State.
While smaller scale exercises are conducted in coastal states regularly, including combined exercises amongst adjoining states, the conduct of a security exercise at national-level is aimed to serve a larger purpose. It provides opportunity, at the apex level, to assess our preparedness in the domain of maritime security and coastal defence. Exercise ‘SEA VIGIL 21’ will provide a realistic assessment of our strengths and weaknesses and thus will help in further strengthening maritime and national security.
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Ministry of Finance
DRI seizes 1.96 lakh sticks of Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes worth Rs. 40 lakhs at Surat Railway Station
In the fight against illegal tobacco products, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ’s yet another strike has resulted in seizure of smuggled foreign origin cigarettes worth Rs.40 lakhs approx. from a railway parcel that arrived at Surat Railway Station.
Based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI intercepted a railway parcel destined to Surat from Chennai at Surat Railway Station from which 1,96,320 sticks of smuggled Foreign Origin Cigarettes of brands Esse Lights , Gudang Garam  and 555  were recovered. The market value of the same is estimated to be Rs 40 lakhs and the goods have been detained under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962.
DRI in Gujarat has been waging a vigorous battle against smuggling of Cigarettes and other nicotine products that are harmful to health. In this financial year alone, DRI has seized 2,88,40,800 sticks of smuggled Foreign origin cigarettes and 2,86,198 sticks of E-cigarettes  worth Rs 138 crores in Gujarat. Apart from seizures at ports and highways, DRI is breaking the modus of smuggling of cigarettes through the rail route as well.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GREENFIELD INDUSTRIAL NODES
Following greenfield industrial nodes have been identified for development under Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :
- Dholera Special Investment Region , Gujarat
- Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area , Maharashtra
- Integrated Industrial Township, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Integrated Industrial Township ‘Vikram Udyogpuri’, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Dighi Port Industrial Area in Maharashtra
- Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area, Rajasthan; and
- Khushkheda Bhiwadi Neemrana Industrial Region in Rajasthan.
Government of India has approved 11 Industrial corridors  for development in four Phases.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
CASTE DISCRIMINATION
Caste based discrimination is a social evil which still exists in the country and it can be eradicated through the social movements. This ministry contributes to this effort by taking steps to abolish untouchability, providing level playing field for all to progress and providing equal economic and educational opportunities for all. This ministry also incentivizes Inter-Caste marriages, where one of the spouses is a member of scheduled castes.
Moreover, an Act of Parliament i.e the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 prescribes punishment for the enforcement of any disability arising from preaching and practice of untouchability, which usually emanate from caste-based discrimination. Further, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes  {PoA} Act, 1989 is also in force to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. As per the data provided by the National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, the total number of cases registered under these Acts for crime/atrocities against the members of SCs and STs in the last two years are as under :-
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Year
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Cases registered under the PCR Act, 1955
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Cases registered under the SC/ST  Act, 1989 
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2019
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16
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49608
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2020
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25
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53886
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
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